1. Learning with
Technology
in the
Elementary
School
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2. Tech Resources
• Computer lab with 25 PC’s
• 3 Mobile labs with 26 Macbooks
• TechEck with 2 PC’s and 1 iMac
• 3 Proscopes - digital microscopes
• 9 Easi-Speak digital microphones
• 18 digital cameras
• 3 digital video cameras
• 2 iPads
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3. technology integration
• Enhances learning
• Supports creativity, collaboration
• Empowers students
• Allows for differentiated learners
• A means for students to explore,
interpret and apply their knowledge
• Promotes social responsibility
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4. TECHNOLOGY
and the Elementary Library
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5. INFORMATION
LITERACY
Information literacy is a set of abilities
requiring individuals to "recognize
when information is needed and have
the ability to locate, evaluate, and use
effectively the needed information."
Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education.
American Library Association. 2006
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6. 1 INQUIRE, THINK CRITICALLY
AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE
Library Resources
Inquiry and curriculum
based websites
Subscription databases
Online library catalog
Web Path Express
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7. 2
DRAW CONCLUSIONS, MAKE INFORMED
DECISIONS, APPLY KNOWLEDGE TO NEW
SITUATIONS AND CREATE NEW KNOWLEDGE
Technology-
drop in-checkout
Technology tools
to illustrate
concepts
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8. 3
SHARE KNOWLEDGE
PRODUCTIVELY AS MEMBERS
OF A GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Library viewing
screen
Library website
Student created
materials
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9. 4
PURSUE PERSONAL
ENRICHMENT AND GROWTH TO
BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS
Library open hours
Grade 4-5 free time
computer use
Vetted and requested
websites
Digital book reviews
Student librarians
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10. READING...
PRINT VS DIGITAL
Student Comprehension of Books in
Kindle and Traditional Format
Michael Milone Ph.d.
“The results showed no statistically significant
difference between the students’ understanding of
the Kindle and print versions of the books.”
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11. IN CONCLUSION...
balance and moderation
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12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4BK_2VULCU
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14. Grade 2
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15. Grade 3
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16. Grade 4
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17. Grade 5
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18. German
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19. ESL - Writing Skills
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21. A Virtual Learning Environment
(VLE)
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22. Use of StudyWiz in ES
• Emergency school closure
• Only missed classes that day
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23. KEEPING YOUR CHILDREN SAFE
AS THEY NAVIGATE
THE COMPLEX WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY
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24. http://www.kff.org/entmedia/upload/8010.pdf
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26. What to do at home
• Talk about computer use
•Adult eyes on the computer -
e.g. accounts with parents’ knowledge
•Set time limits
•Set child with a friendly home page
•Check history
•Good ergonomics - proper working position
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28. Ergonomics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLwIP8cBaWA
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30. eF acebook
You wi ll not us .
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if you ar
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31. If the history is empty, or cleared,
that might also be a suspicious sign.
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32. Kid-friendly websites
including social networking
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33. www.kidoz.net
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34. www.thinkyouknow.co.uk
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36. QUESTIONS?
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